Tax Lawyer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London seeks a Tax Associate to join their top-rated tax practice. The role includes advising on complex corporate tax matters within a prestigious client base, requiring outstanding analytical, communication, and collaboration skills. Competitive salary and career advancement opportunities await.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive and inclusive culture

Exposure to international work

Clear path for career development

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in corporate tax matters within a leading law firm.
• Outstanding oral and written communication abilities.
• A proactive approach to complex legal challenges.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate tax matters including M&A, IPOs, and restructurings.
• Handle cross-border tax issues and collaborate with international offices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Qualification as a lawyer in England and Wales or equivalent

Job description

Your new company

Join a top-tier international law firm renowned for its excellence in tax law. This firm is consistently ranked in the highest tiers by major legal directories and is uniquely recognised as Band 1 in both UK Tax and UK Contentious Tax. With a global presence and a reputation for handling the most complex and high-profile mandates, this is an exceptional opportunity to work at the forefront of the legal tax sector.

Your new role

As a Tax Associate, you will become part of a market-leading UK Tax practice based in London. You'll advise on a wide range of corporate tax matters, including public and private M&A, IPOs, restructurings, joint ventures, and private capital transactions. Your work will also span finance and restructuring, real estate tax, and contentious tax matters, often involving cross-border elements and collaboration with international offices. You'll be solving some of the most challenging tax issues for a prestigious client base.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualification as a lawyer in England and Wales (or another common law jurisdiction with relevant UK tax experience).
• Demonstrated experience in corporate tax matters, ideally within a leading law firm or equivalent environment.
• A strong academic background with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding oral and written communication abilities.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in cross-border, multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to complex legal challenges.

What you'll get in return

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary starting at £150,000+, along with the opportunity to work with some of the most respected professionals in the field. You'll benefit from a supportive and inclusive culture, exposure to international work, and a clear path for career development within a globally recognised firm.

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